Which of the Following Is Not a Value Assumption Held

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a value assumption held by most OD change agents?

• A)Organizational members should self-actualize.
• B)Most people must be manipulated to increase their contribution to the achievement of organizational goals.
• C)The open expression of feelings in organizations is desirable.
• D)The level of trust and cooperation in most organizations should be increased.
• E)Organizational effectiveness should be enhanced to the greatest degree possible.

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Definitions:

Social Identity

The part of an individual's self-concept derived from their membership in social groups, including national, cultural, religious, and occupational groups.

Normative Identity

A concept in social psychology that concerns the norms and values that individuals adopt to fit into the social groups and societies they are a part of.

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions to give meaning to their environment.

Perceptual Process

The sequence of steps that includes the receipt, organization, and interpretation of stimulants from the environment through our senses.